STLab s.r.l.

STLab s.r.l. is an Italian research-and-development company based in Catania, Sicily, working at the intersection of microelectronics, physics and the life sciences. The company is best known for its electro cell-physiometry platforms, in particular a 4-channel fast quadrature signal generator with an integrated voltage source designed for dielectrophoresis (DEP) and electrorotation (ROT) applications. These instruments are used to manipulate and characterise cells in a label-free manner, a capability that underpins STLab's collaborations with academic research groups. STLab was founded by Dr. Massimo Camarda, who serves as Founder and CEO. Camarda holds a Master's degree (cum laude) and a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Catania, awarded in 2002 and 2006 respectively, and worked at CNR-IMM from 2006 to 2014, first as a postdoctoral researcher and later as a senior postdoc, before continuing as a Senior Scientist from 2015 to 2019. The company's scientific leadership includes Emeritus Prof. Eng. Ronald Pethig, a noted figure in dielectrophoresis and biomolecular electronics, who serves as Scientific Director. Prof. Luigi Fortuna of the University of Catania is affiliated with STLab as an external consultant, and Prof. Giorgio Ivan Russo, Associate Professor of Urology at the University of Catania, acts as an external consultant and field expert. Dr. Samuele Moscato is a member of the internal R&D team. STLab's activities extend beyond its own product line into European research projects. The company has publicised work on a label-free cell viability technique in collaboration with Professor Bucolo's research group, and it participates in the SAMOTHRACE project, through which it has recruited junior technicians and electronic engineers and sought suppliers for customised mechanical works and PCB design and layout. The company also develops products for synchrotron facilities under the SenSIC name. As a privately held Italian company, STLab operates primarily in Italy and within European research and innovation networks. Its positioning is that of a specialised technology provider and research partner rather than a mass-market electronics manufacturer, combining in-house R&D with academic collaboration and EU-funded project work.

STLab s.r.l. is a privately held Italian company based in Catania, Sicily. Its origins are closely tied to the scientific career of its founder, Dr. Massimo Camarda, a physicist trained at the University of Catania. Camarda received his Master's degree (cum laude) in Physics in 2002 and his Ph.D. in Physics in 2006, both from the University of Catania. From 2006 to 2014 he worked at CNR-IMM, the Institute for Microelectronics and Microsystems of the Italian National Research Council, first as a postdoctoral researcher and later as a senior postdoc. From 2015 to 2019 he continued his scientific work as a Senior Scientist. This background in microelectronics and physics research formed the technical foundation on which STLab was built. The company has assembled a scientific leadership team with strong academic credentials. Emeritus Prof. Eng. Ronald Pethig serves as Scientific Director; he received his B.Sc. (Eng.) and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Southampton, followed by a D.Sc. in Biomolecular Electronics, and later a second Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from the University of Nottingham. Prof. Luigi Fortuna, who received his degree in Electrical Engineering (cum laude) from the University of Catania in 1977 and became Full Professor of System Theory at the University of Catania in 1994, is affiliated with STLab as an external consultant. Prof. Giorgio Ivan Russo, an Associate Professor of Urology at the University of Catania, serves as an external consultant and field expert. Dr. Samuele Moscato is part of the internal R&D team. STLab's product line centres on electro cell-physiometry platforms. Its flagship offering is a 4-channel fast quadrature signal generator with an integrated voltage source for dielectrophoresis (DEP) and electrorotation (ROT) applications, supplied with complete datasheets. The company also develops products for synchrotron facilities under the SenSIC name. Beyond commercial products, STLab participates in European research and innovation projects. It has been involved in the SAMOTHRACE project, through which it has recruited junior technicians and electronic engineers and sought suppliers for customised mechanical works and PCB design and layout. In May 2025 the company announced a collaboration with Professor Bucolo's research group to support the technology transfer of an innovative label-free technique for evaluating cell viability. In April 2025, Prof. Luigi Fortuna joined STLab as an affiliated external consultant. The company maintains an active presence on LinkedIn and publishes news and updates from its laboratory and European projects.

• Massimo Camarda receives Master's degree (cum laude) in Physics from the University of Catania.

• Massimo Camarda receives Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Catania and begins work at CNR-IMM as a postdoctoral researcher.

• Massimo Camarda continues his scientific work as a Senior Scientist (until 2019).

• Prof. Luigi Fortuna joins STLab as an affiliated external consultant.

• STLab announces collaboration with Prof. Bucolo's research group on a label-free cell viability technique.

Specialised R&D and technology provider in electro cell-physiometry and microelectronics, collaborating with academic groups and European research projects.

• 4-channel fast Quadrature Signal Generator with integrated voltage source

  Designed for DEP and ROT applications; part of STLab's electro cell-physiometry platforms. Datasheet available.

• SenSIC products for synchrotron facilities

  Products for synchrotron facilities developed under the SenSIC name.

1. 1STLab official websitestlab.eu
2. 2Team – STLabstlab.eu
3. 3Products – STLabstlab.eu
4. 4STLab s.r.l. (Italy) – Wikidatawikidata.org